Welcome to Memphis Black Arts Alliance

"Artistic Expression has unlimited power. It allows us to experience the creative influence of our ancestors as they laid the foundation for world-wide artistic genius. MBAA is a center that supports that genius and pledge to uphold the contributions of African American Artistry for years to come! SANKOFA!"
Lar'Juanette Williams

Executive Director (2016-2025)

IMPACT

MBAA BY THE NUMBERS

Supports over

100

Black Arts Orgs. & Leaders


Trained over

43.5K

Youth Artists


Engaged over

74K

Patrons & Guests


Employed over

4200

Artists


Our Supporters


 
 

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